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Cargill Protein shows off its new Wichita headquarters
New Cargill Protein building is 188,000 square feet under roof with expansive outdoor spaces. The design of Cargill Protein’s new headquarters at 825 E. Douglas in Wichita, a $70 million project, was...
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Organics. A missed opportunity for American farmers?
U.S. relies on imports to fill demand for organic corn and soybeans. By 2022, there will be a need for 1.95 million acres of organic soybeans and corn to fill the world’s demand. That is ifthe organic...
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The gift of cookies
What’s Cooking in Illinois: Chocolate chip cookies are just the ticket for holiday gifts. Here’s a recipe for whipping up a lot of cookies in a hurry. I just finished baking 770 cookies.Crazy,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 19, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about interest rates, more soybean exports to China, death during the holiday season and USPS holiday shipping. We may hear about another interest rate hike today. Chinese...
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New York dairy farmer: ‘What are we doing to survive’
Stress levels are high as the holidays approach and dairy farmers struggle. Editor’s Note: The following was originally posted on the Dairy Farmers of Facebook group earlier this month and is being...
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10 truths about how farm families talk
Life has changed on the farm in the past 25 years. Here’s what it means for how we talk to each other. Or, you know, don’t talk to each other. There are a whole lot of “you ought tos” and “you...
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Farm bill could give hemp a boost
The 2018 Farm Bill removes industrial hemp from federally controlled substances list. by Craig GiammonaThe status of cannabis component CBD as a trendy new superfood ingredient may be cemented this...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 19, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about the likelihood of a white Christmas, help for families of fallen first responders, Sen. Pat Roberts' ag committee seat and Christmas cards. What's the liklihood of a white...
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14 findings from ERS family farm report
The report finds 98% of U.S. farms are family farms. USDA’s Economic Research Service recently released a report, America's Diverse Family Farms: 2018 Edition. This report provides an overview of U.S....
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 20, 2018
Max Armstrong shares insight into farmers work on and off their farms Max Armstrong digs into some of the reasons for people working off-the-farm. USDA recently looked at on- and off-farm labor. Max...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 20, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about the Ohio governor's plans, an oil pipeline, South American soybean production, a tiny house theft and a drug trial. The governor of Ohio still has plans for the future. A...
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USDA releases final bioengineered food disclosure standard
Standard helps protect use of ag biotechnology, provides certainty to farmers and the supply chain and offers consumers increased information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued...
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Why do farmers commit suicide?
Desperation, pressure and lack of communication mount. Here’s a look at what really happens, plus what a veteran farm counselor says you can do to help. Ted Matthews wishes he could say, “These are...
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Groups offer reaction to bioengineered labeling standard
Farm groups united in their support for the new rules, but others charge the standard could confuse consumers Announcement that USDA is publishing the labeling standard for bioengineered foods was met...
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Trump's farmer aid could save some U.S. soybean acres next year
This package could save soybean acres next year, but they are still expected to fall by as many as 3 million acres. by Jeremy Hill and Shruti Date SinghThe Trump administration’s aid package for U.S....
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New farm bill becomes law
Just in time for the end of the year, President Trump signs $867 billion program; here's what groups are saying For many there was a question whether the new farm bill would get passed before the end...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 21, 2018
Max Armstrong shares a look at how trade for different groups are impacted by the new U.S-Mexico-Canada agreement Max Armstrong looks at how groups are impacted by the new U.S.-Canada-Mexico free...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Dec. 21, 2018
Trump signs farm bill, USDA proposes SNAP work rule and Famers Business Network unveils multi-state health care network. Need a quick catch-up on the news? Here are seven agricultural stories you...
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The changing face of ‘steel’ tech
Rising investment in innovations and tools is bringing new opportunities for agriculture Recently, I was standing in a big box electronics store – I’ll let you guess which one. (Hint: the employees...
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USDA releases site selection criteria
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue plans to relocate most ERS and NIFA personnel outside nation's capital. USDA has developed criteria to evaluate the 136 expressions of interest received from parties...
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